JUDGMENT :

Heard Mr. C Lalfakzuala, learned counsel for the petitioners along Ms. Zairemsangpuii learned CGC for respondent Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, Mr. P. Goswami, learned counsel for respondent Nos. 6 & 7, Mr. P.C. Lalthangmawia, learned Government Advocate for the State respondent Nos. 8 & 9 and Mr. Reuben Lalrinsanga, learned counsel for respondent Nos. 10, 11 & 12.

2. This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of the appropriate writ against the respondents in the matter of land acquisition of Indo-Bangla Border Fencing (IBBF) from Chhotapansury to Jaralsury including diverted road under CADC area within Lawngtlai District, wherein the respondents have failed to make payment of compensation amounting to Rs. 31,99,91,282/-(Rupees thirty one crore ninety nine lakh ninety one thousand two hundred eighty two) only to the petitioners in respect of Award No. 1/2018. The writ petition is also for payment of solatium and interest as per the Road to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 and interest as per Section 80 of the Act.

3. Brief facts of the case is that the petitioners are the le